Definitions

1. verb

to make something unclear or difficult to understand; to deliberately confuse or obscure something

“The politician’s response was accused of obfuscating the real issue at hand.”

2. verb

to make something unclear or difficult to understand by using complex language or obscure references

“The professor was accused of obfuscating the simple concepts in his lecture.”

3. noun

the act of making something unclear or difficult to understand

“The obfuscation of the truth was a deliberate attempt to deceive the public.”